Subject 2953 [REMASTERED]

Chapter 3

We're all back at base in Josh's office. The man gave an explanation of why he killed Cam and Josh was, kind of just taking it all in. After the man finished, silence filled the room.

" . . . So your saying Cam was a damn fuckin traitor all along?" Josh would finally ask after a minute of silence.

"Well, to put it simply, yes. I've noted that there's been freelance humans doing literally anything to survive in this new world, so much so as to rat out their own kind. That fuck wasn't even Russian. More of an American if you ask me." The man would say

"Well, at least we got the fucker before he could do any more damage than he has. I'll notify the other human factions of this."

"Oh uhm, speaking of factions," Zach would say, "I've just been thinking that it would be benefitable for Lyric to meet those other factions."

"Well due to bastards like Cam, not many are left, and they've raised up their guards because of the situation." The man would add.

"I'm aware, but I do agree that Lyric would benefit from meeting members from other factions." Josh said to end the argument.

I also thought that meeting the other factions would be great, I mean, gotta know who's on my side. But I didn't say anything since the point had been made.

"I'll make arrangements ahead of time." Josh would say, taking out a folder.

"I could take him to some of them, they'll know who I am." The man said.

"Oh, speaking of which, I haven't gotten your name."

"People call me the Gas Mask Man, I prefer to keep it at just Gas Mask, or GM. You can call me whatever."

" . . . Alright, GM will work just fine."

"And what about you sir?"

"Josh Maison, I used to work for the U.S. Army as an officer. Some still do recognize me even to this day."

"Well, I'm a bit sorry that I don't, but I hope your skills could greatly help us."

"I do agree." Josh would put away folder in his hands. "And I do need to catch up with someone. I'll make the arrangements soon. You can tour around the depot if you want."

So, after all of that, everyone went off to do their daily tasks. Since GM was new here, he went around the depot and was introduced to all the members of the depot. Apparently, Zachary was a machine gunner for the United States Army, Chris is an electronic engineer and programmer and also skilled in metalworking. When GM went up to me and ask who I was, I told him my name is Lyric and was a very professional street racer, one of the best actually, because I was. And right after, GM told me something.

"So Lyric. I need to go get my dirt bike. But I can't go alone, you seem keen on learning about some of the groups and I know most of them, so..."

"You want me to go with you?" I replied.

"Yeah basically." GM answered.

"I'll go with you two." Josh said, walking towards us.

"Really Josh? You'd tag along with me to get my bike?"

"Well, I was going to go with you two for Lyric to see the other factions, but sure."

"Alright, I can tell you about some other people I know and What's going on in Inkopolis. I fear something terrible may be occurring."

"What's Inkopolis?" I asked

"It's a city, I'll talk to you about it later. Let's get GM's bike back first." Josh said, "We can take my truck."